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By Sheila Shaigany IN Food & Health Jun 30 2009
When it comes to watermelons, most of us eat the juicy, red fruit portion, and toss the rind and seeds into the trash without even thinking twice! We go for our favorite part, but dismiss the other melon parts as "inedible" or "useless." + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Home & Garden Dec 12 2008
With the recession in full effect, families across the world are sure to be cutting down on their holiday shopping. Rather than wallowing in our fiscal woes, why not take the opportunity to make some DIY gifts for friends and family! + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 25 2008
While I've always been a sucker for hot summer days, I have to admit that cold weather does have it perks. Mainly, I don't have to be as high maintenance cause practically everything gets covered up. There's no need to apply sunscreen on my body, shave my legs everyday, or best of all, paint my toenails! + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Home & Garden Nov 25 2008
My dentist recommends that I replace my toothbrush at least once every 2 months. That's six toothbrushes in a year! Up until recently, mine were all getting dumped into the trash can. Then I started thinking about the different ways I can reuse an old toothbrush. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Food & Health Nov 17 2008
But it didn't take very long for aboriginals to discover the many benefits that tea tree leaves have on the skin. Australians were the first people to press crushed tea tree leaves onto the skin to help heal their cuts, burns and infections. Talk about good instincts! Of course, today we have science to reaffirm those initial instincts-to teach us why Tea Tree Oil promotes a faster healing of the skin. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 13 2008
I recently had the haircut of my life at Devachan Salon, a NY salon that specializes in curly hair. My hairdresser Jeffrey cut my hair while it was completely dry, and was able to concentrate on practically each individual strand of hair. For the first time, every one of my curls has a flowy movement and definition of its own. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Home & Garden Nov 11 2008
We now know that processing aluminum foil can harm the environment. But we also know that aluminum foil is 100% recyclable. Did you know that there are lots of other creative and practical ways to reuse aluminum foil? + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 10 2008
I try to walk outside for at least one hour everyday—it's my ultimate peace of mind. But lately it's been taking a toll on my skin. With temperatures outside dropping down to lows that only the recent Dow Jones stock ticker would understand, my skin is now confronted with freezing cold winds and dry air every time I step outdoors. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 6 2008
y 87-year-old grandmother has unbelievable baby soft hair, and she swears to have never even purchased one bottle of conditioner. Out of all of her homemade treatments, she wouldn't stop raving about one in particular: The Deep Conditioning Mask. And it only has 2 ingredients: Avocado & Mayonnaise. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 4 2008
Does residue build-up leave your hair looking dull, oily and lifeless?For Normal Hair Wet your hair in the shower, and massage 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar onto your scalp. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Home & Garden Nov 4 2008
Take my bathroom for instance. It dates back to the 1950's, and its fixtures are legitimately considered antiques. So it doesn't always function as properly as a modern bathroom would. The drains in my sink and shower get so clogged that water won't even run through. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Home & Garden Oct 28 2008
Only recently have we realized the negative impact that chopstick waste has on the environment. Thanks to organizations like Greenpeace China, many restaurants have switched over to reusable chopsticks, or ones only made out of sustainable materials. But most Asian restaurants in the US still use disposable chopsticks that will inevitably go to waste. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Food & Health Oct 27 2008
Recently at the StarChefs International Chef Congress in NYC, I got the chance to attend Cervena Farmer Lyndon Matthews' presentation on Cervena Venison—New Zealand's premiere deer meat. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Home & Garden Oct 27 2008
Sunday my boyfriend invites his buddies over to watch college football and drink beer. The only time I step foot in the living room is to make sure that everyone recycles their beer bottles. Unfortunately, dozens of bottle caps are inevitably left behind each time. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Fashion & Beauty Oct 15 2008
This DIY homemade hair remedy is great at softening kinky curls. It works wonders on Afro/bi-racial hair, but is suitable for any hair type. Of all the natural and effective recipes out there, this is one my favorites. The recipe?s a bit more complicated than most, but it makes for a great styling gel/lotion that you can store in the fridge and use up to 5 days later. Go ahead-turn that bad hair day into a spectacular one! + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Home & Garden Oct 15 2008
Throwing a stylish party and being eco-conscious are not mutually exclusive. No one really likes eating from paper plates or drinking from plastic cups. And emailing invitations really is okay for all but the most formal events, even according to the etiquette experts. Once you've got your organic, locally grown menu figured out, consider the following ideas for saving money and waste on your next bash. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Home & Garden Oct 15 2008
Contrary to popular opinion, cork is not endangered. In fact, it's renewable and helps the environment by encouraging vegetation. It's just being produced less because there's less of a demand from the wine industry, which is turning more and more towards using plastic and metal caps. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Fashion & Beauty Oct 15 2008
Has your hair spent too many days under the blow-dryer? Been a couple years since you sported your natural hair color? As you may have noticed, heat styling and chemical processing can often cause the hair to become dry, brittle and weak. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Fashion & Beauty Oct 14 2008
Ever notice how all the hair models on TV have two things in common? Shine and Volume to be exact. A shiny and voluminous head of hair certainly makes for a beautiful one. So how do we get it? A simple DIY homemade hair remedy will do the trick. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Home & Garden Oct 13 2008
Today we realize that there are so many different ways to reuse a teabag (other than obviously making another cup). Here are some favorite reuses that you can incorporate into your tea drinking ritual. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Fashion & Beauty Oct 10 2008
Got Dandruff? We've all had our fair share of bad hair days. And unless you're Ali Sheedy in The Breakfast Club, those dry, white flakes that fall from our hair can be really annoying-not to mention unsightly. Did you know that a simple DIY homemade hair remedy can do the trick? Here are some natural and effective recipes for turning that bad hair day into a spectacular one. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Work & Connect Sep 23 2008
It always makes me sad to have to toss away last year's calendar. You know—when it's time to ditch the very thing I made a habit of looking at every day. To have to say goodbye to those twelve pictures whose every detail I carved into my memory from staring at them so much. + READ MORE
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By Sheila Shaigany IN Fashion & Beauty Sep 15 2008
What's there not to say about by DIY face masks and facials? They're cheap, fast, easy to make and 100% natural. They're made up of simple foods you can find in almost any kitchen. Its ingredients have proven to be more effective in healing the skin than the harsh chemicals found in OTC facial products. + READ MORE
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